The ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites is pleased to announce the launch of its Visitor Support Award, a new initiative designed to bring short-term visitors to the Centre who can contribute to strategic engagement, professional development, and research

On National Tree Day, researchers from the ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites joined the national conversation on sustainable revegetation, showcasing a biodegradable tree guard designed to eliminate plastic waste from restoration projects. Each year, over 70 million

We’re proud to share that two of our talented PhD students from the Centre for Biobased and Biodegradable Bioplastics recently showcased their research at the University of Queensland’s School of Chemical Engineering Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition — with

4BC Brisbane Afternoons with Sofie Formica 28 February 2025 This Sunday is Clean Up Australia Day, where thousands of Australians roll up their sleeves and help keep the environment clean. However, a new study from the University of Queensland

Brisbane, 25 November 2024 – Tracey Read’s recent presentation at our 'Bioplastics Research Insights' event shed light on a critical question: How biodegradable are bioplastics?  In this engaging talk, she shares findings from an ambitious 18-month Epic Field Trial that

Brisbane, 25 November 2024 – Dr. Laura Dilkes-Hoffman recently delivered a compelling talk titled "Public Attitudes Towards Plastics" at our “Bioplastics Research Insights: Celebrating Collaboration” event. The talk highlighted the critical issue of plastic pollution and the role of

Brisbane, 25 November 2024 – Clement Chan recently delivered an insightful presentation titled “Working with Industry to Deliver Innovative Solutions” at our “Bioplastics Research Insights: Celebrating Collaboration” event. The talk showcased two groundbreaking collaborations with industry, focusing on the

Phelan, A. (15 February 2024). Soft plastic recycling is back after the REDcycle collapse – but only in 12 supermarkets. Will it work this time? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/soft-plastic-recycling-is-back-after-the-redcycle-collapse-but-only-in-12-supermarkets-will-it-work-this-time-223232 After the memorable collapse of Australia’s largest soft plastic recycling program REDcycle in late 2022,

by Abhishyant Kidangoor, Mike DiGirolamo on 30 January 2024. Humanity produces roughly 400 million metric tons of plastic each year, yet only recycles or reuses 9%, at most, of all the plastic collected. The global waste crisis is evident in